Swedish Modern wall lamp by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
The articulated arm allows the shade to be positioned as needed, making the lamp particularly suitable as a reading light beside a bed, sofa, or desk. The gently curved arm and compa...
Brass
Le Klint Scissors Sax Scone / Wall Lamp by Erik Hansen, Model 332, Denmark 1970s
By Le Klint, Erik Hansen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Crafted in beech wood, the adjustable accordion arm allows for flexible positioning, making it an ideal reading light beside a bed or sofa. The lamp is fitted with a white linen shad...
Fabric, Beech
Adjustable Brass & Off-White Metal Wall Light Reading Lamp, Sweden 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This wall light combines Scandinavian simplicity with functional sophistication, making it ideal for bedside use, reading corners, or hallways.
Metal, Brass
Orange & Chrome Adjustable Desk Lamp model "7970" by Cosack, 1970
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Mortsel, BE
Documented in original Cosack catalogs, this model (color code 8200) was designed for flexibility, making it an ideal reading light or accent spot. The lamp retains its original manu...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$562Sale Price|20% Off
Late 20th Century Space Age "Oliver" Table Lamp by Paolo Piva for Lumenform
By Paolo Piva, Lumenform
Located in Milano, IT
It is perfect as a bedside lamp, on a desk or on a bookcase as a reading light. Includes original wire, plug and switch.
Plastic
Vintage Space Age Haloprofil Floor Lamp by V. Frauenknecht, 1970s
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in Hamburg, DE
It can be rotated around his axis and can thus take on the tasks of a table and reading light as well as a wall and ceiling flood.
Metal
Contemporary Floor Lamp Astar by Oma Light Design, Brass, Acacia, Barcelona
By Oma Light Design
Located in Girona, Girona
The dimmer allows powerful lightening for reading or atmosphere light. LED 10W not dimmable.
Brass, Iron
$71Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Folding Reading Lamp with Telescopic Arm and Dual Light Intensity
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Folding Reading Lamp with Telescopic Arm and Dual Light Intensity Add a touch of vintage functionality to your reading nook or workspace with this compact and versatile read...
Metal
Functionalist Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp with Cobalt Blue Glass Shade
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
An exceptional and highly versatile Central European functionalist modernist floor lamp (reading light), manufactured in Czechoslovakia between the 1930s and 1950s.
Chrome
Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
When moving the shade, you change the light function: positioned low, the lamp provides reading light and when the shade is positioned higher, the lamp offers wonderful diffused indi...
Brass
Brass and Red Metal Table Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The shade can be adjusted at the brass joint, making the lamp suitable for use as a desk lamp, reading light or decorative table lamp on a sideboard or bedside table.
Metal, Brass
1930s Bellova Emerlite Art Deco Chrome Desk Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Nottingham, GB
A particularly attractive example of functional Art Deco lighting, equally suited to use as a desk lamp, reading light or decorative accent within a period or contemporary interior.
Chrome
Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, White Milk, Frosted Drawings, Chrome Frame
Located in Villaverla, IT
Ideal as a prominent reading light accent or display showpiece, this Murano lighting creation brings seventies Italian design and Venetian craftsmanship straight into the home.
Chrome
Set of 3 Stilnovo style Magari Kitchen Wall Lamps in Bronze, White and Brass
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bromma, SE
Stilnovo Wall Lamps perfect as kitchen wall lamps or as a reading light. Handmade lamp structure in brass and shades in metal, painted in a creamy white with black fitting.
Brass
Set of 2 Magari Kitchen Wall Lamp Stilnovo style in Bronze, White and Brass
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bromma, SE
Stilnovo Wall Lamps perfect as kitchen wall lamps or as a reading light. Handmade lamp structure in brass and shades in metal, painted in a creamy white with black fitting.
Brass
Mid Century Brass Table Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The adjustable arm allows for flexible positioning, making it ideal as a desk lamp or reading light. In addition, the shade is fully swivel-mounted, enabling precise direction of the...
Metal, Brass
20th Century Gold Italian Brass Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp, Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-black, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian reading wall lamp, light made of handcrafted polished brass, designed and produced by Stilnovo in good condition.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Italian modern adjustable reading lamp The Itty Bitty Book Light Zelco Rare 1990
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern adjustable reading lamp The Itty Bitty Book Light by Zelco Rare, 1990s Adjustable reading lamp The Itty Bitty Book Light in white plastic.
Plastic
Grasshopper Table Lamp in Brass with Canvas Shade by Greta M. Grossman for GUBI
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shaped to bring balance to the curves and lines of the design, the elongated lampshade extends and diffuses the lamp’s field of light, and can be adjusted to meet the needs of the mo...
Brass
$835Sale Price|20% Off
Padma Sconce DS49016 - Antique Brass, Natural Rattan
Located in London, GB
Featuring an articulating arm and finished in antique brass, this sconce adapts beautifully to a wide range of uses—whether as a reading light by the bedside, a picture light to high...
Brass
Magari Kitchen Wall Lamp Stilnovo style in Bronze, White and Brass
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bromma, SE
Stilnovo Wall Lamps perfect as kitchen wall lamps or as a reading light. Handmade lamp structure in brass and shades in metal, painted in a creamy white with black fitting.
Brass
$1,450 / item
Magari Wall Lamp
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Magari wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order. Magari is adjustable to suit your needs: there are two articulating joints, and the shade has a swivel mechanism for rotat...
Brass, Enamel
2 Postmodern 1980s Memphis Style Uplighter Floor Lamps, Torchiere, Italy, 1980s
By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
One stem terminates in an uplight torchiere with a bowl-shaped shade crafted from translucent white plastic, while the second stem curves into a distinctive U-shape and supports a he...
Metal
Staff Leuchten Mid-Century Vintage German Chrome Height Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Made of polished chrome plated metal, the original woven fabric lamp shade is height adjustable making this the perfect modernist style reading light. This piece lends itself to any ...
Metal, Chrome
$1,450 / item
Magari Wall Lamp in Nickel
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Magari wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order. Magari is adjustable to suit your needs: there are two articulating joints, and the shade has a swivel mechanism for rotat...
Enamel, Nickel
Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp in Amber and Gold Dust, 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Ideal as a prominent reading light accent or collector showpiece, this Italian decorative lighting fixture brings classic Venetian glamor and fine artisan craftsmanship straight into...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Tekna Gio Bagnara Marquesse Reading Lamp with Mud and Light Grey Finish
Located in New York, NY
Pedestal reading lamp with a rectangular weighted base, vertical arm and a vertical placed tube on knuckle joint, 350° turnable, 90° adjustable, with GU10 lamp holder, 2 meter cable,...
Gold
Adjustable Wall Lamp by Danilo & Corrado Aroldi for Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Dronten, NL
Its clean architectural lines and refined material palette make it equally suitable as a reading light beside a bed or lounge chair, or as accent lighting to illuminate a painting, s...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wall Lamps, 1960s Adjustable Cone Shades in Black
Located in Hannover, DE
Each lampshade is adjustable, allowing the light to be directed individually—ideal as a reading light or for targeted accent lighting in living rooms or bedrooms.
Brass, Iron
Mid century floor lamp model G-09 by Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Lamp base made from metal with stem in beautifully patinated brass and finished with the large reading light shade in aluminum with black lacquer.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Willem van Doorn 'Grasshopper' Tripod Floor Lamp in Soft Yellow
By Van Doorn
Located in Mortsel, BE
This shade is mounted on an adjustable brass swivel joint, allowing the user to toggle between direct reading light and indirect ambient illumination. The distinctive push-button swi...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Brass wall lamps model V- 18 by Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Eje Ahlgren
Located in Hägersten, SE
High quality thick brass with perforated shades and adjustable arms. Can be used both as reading light or uplight. Original bakelite turn light switches in working order.
Brass
Vintage Halo 250 Floor Lamp by Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, 1970s
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in Hamburg, DE
This can rotate about its axis so as to align the light. So the floor lamp can take over the tasks of a reading light as well as a wall and ceiling washer.
Metal
Vintage Space Age Haloprofil Table Lamp by V. Frauenknecht, 1970s
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Hamburg, DE
It can be rotated around his axis and can thus take on the tasks of a table and reading light as well as a wall and ceiling flood.
Metal
Vintage Space Age Haloprofil Floor Lamp by V. Frauenknecht for Swisslamps, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
It can be rotated around his axis and can thus take on the tasks of a table and reading light as well as a wall and ceiling flood.
Metal
NEMO TYPE Reading Ceiling Light Matte Black – 5W LED 2700K DIMM-ZOOM – Aluminum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sophisticated and technical project that introduces the most cutting?edge achievements in the optics and dimming control into a domestic environment. Designed for a sharp lighting th...
Aluminum
Italian Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Chrome, Transparent Twisted Torchon
Located in Villaverla, IT
Ideal as an elegant ambient reading light or sculptural corner accent, this Italian art glass creation brings timeless Venetian sophistication and master artisan craftsmanship straig...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
NEMO TYPE Reading Ceiling Light Matte Black – 5W LED 3000K DIMM-ZOOM – Aluminum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sophisticated and technical project that introduces the most cutting?edge achievements in the optics and dimming control into a domestic environment. Designed for a sharp lighting th...
Aluminum
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, wall lamp 4131, brass & steel, Sweden 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish modernist wall lamp or bedside reading light, model 4131, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet (NK).
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Modern Telescopic Floor Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack Germany 1950s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid Century Modern telescopic floor lamp or reading light. Adjustable in height. Designed & manufactured by Gebrüder Cosack, Germany, 1950s.
Brass
$2,150 / set
Tuxedo Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
Whether it's adding charm to a breakfast nook, bringing warmth to a foyer, revitalizing a forgotten corner, providing reading light, or flanking a bathroom or powder room vanity, the...
Brass, Enamel
Set of 2 Italian Wall Lamps in Brass and Black & Ivory Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bromma, SE
Stilnovo Wall Lamps perfect as kitchen wall lamps or as a reading light. Handmade lamp structure in brass and shades in metal, painted in a creamy white with black fittings.
Brass
$1,450 / item
Torno Wall Lamp
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Torno wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order. Torno is adjustable to suit your needs: it has two articulating joints and the shade has a swivel mechanism for rotation.
Brass, Enamel
European Mid-Century Table Lamp in Sheet Metal, circa 1950
Located in Hammarö, SE
The broad adjustable shade makes the lamp particularly suitable as a desk lamp, reading light or atmospheric accent piece within a contemporary interior.
Sheet Metal
Pair of Italian Wall Lamps in Brass and Black & Ivory Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bromma, SE
Stilnovo Wall Lamps perfect as kitchen wall lamps or as a reading light. Handmade lamp structure in brass and shades in metal, painted in a creamy white with black fittings.
Brass
Nice LED & Ambient Wall Light in Antique Bronze by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
The integrated LED reading light can be configured with either a 1W or 3W engine, ensuring the power matches the intended application perfectly.
Bronze
Florian Schulz Mid-Century Modernist Dimmable Brass 1980s Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Featuring a lacquered matt brushed brass finish with an adjustable shade and flexible goose neck making this the perfect modernist style reading light as you can easily change both t...
Metal, Brass
20th Century Swedish AB Markaryd Brass Floor Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Art Deco Swedish Golvlampa, floor lamp with a new white round shade, made of handcrafted polished brass, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by AB Markaryd in goo...
Opal, Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk or Reading Wall Light Movable Chrome Arm and Black Shade
By BAG Turgi
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Mid-Century Modern desk or reading wall light movable chrome arm and movable black shade.
Metal, Chrome
Florian Schulz Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Made of polished lacquered chrome plated brass, the lamp is height adjustable as is the shade making this the perfect modernist style reading light. This piece lends itself to any mo...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Space Age Ball Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
In this way, it can be used as a ceiling or wall flooder and as a targeted light source, for example, as reading light or similar.
Metal
Vintage Space Age Haloprofil Wall Lamp by V. Frauenknecht, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
It can be rotated around his axis and can thus take on the tasks of a reading light and a wall and ceiling flood. The heavy wall mounting plate has an output for the supply line on t...
Metal
Postmodern Red Table Lamp by Veneta Lumi Italy 1970s
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great Italian design and gives off lovely light. Perfect for the side of a bed as reading light or on a desk.
Metal
$2,500 / set
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism.
Enamel, Brass
Adjustable Brass Desk Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
The lamp can be used upright for general illumination or lowered substantially to create a focused task or reading light. The cylindrical shade directs the light efficiently onto the...
Metal, Brass, Other
Series01 Floor Lamp, Drink Tray, Ash Gray Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with time and use. Light does not pass through leather shade; overall effect is a compact ambien...
Brass
Mid-Century Dornstab Floor Lamp by A. Pöll for Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
This simple height adjustment resulting from the actual design of this floor lamp as a reading light. Another special feature is the design of the foot.
Metal
Josef Hůrka Orange Table Lamp for Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Its compact yet expressive form makes it suitable as a desk lamp, reading light, bedside lamp or decorative statement piece.
Metal, Other, Chrome
Rare Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Brass Adjustable Table Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage German made table lamp or desk light by Florian Schulz circa 1970s. Featuring polished brass hardware (now with age related patina) and an adjustable ...
Metal, Brass
Double Arm Mercury Glass Reading Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage double arm Industrial floor lamp, fully adjustable reading, task light with antique mercury glass scallop, silver sea shell shades & cast iron fittings, brackets and base.
Iron, Steel
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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